AGCO apprentices achieve 100% pass rate in 25th year of training scheme

Apprentices at Moreton Morrell College, part of WCG (Warwickshire College Group) have achieved a perfect pass rate in their end point assessments – marking 25 years of success for a bespoke apprenticeship programme.

Land-based service engineering apprentices at the college in Warwickshire achieved a 100 per cent pass rate, with over half of the learners achieving Distinction. AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology.

The apprenticeship programme combines theory with practical workshop training, training the apprentices to work with brands such as Massey Ferguson, Fendt and Valtra.

The most recent cohort comprised of 13 apprentices who all work in AGCO dealerships across the country. The group achieved eight Distinctions and five Merits, with the number of Distinctions achieved growing from the previous year.

An end point assessment (EPA) is the final assessment that apprentices complete during their training. The land-based service engineering EPA is delivered by Lantra, which provides expert training and qualifications for land-based industries.

Lisa Francis, Head of Department for Work Based Learning - Motor Vehicle, LBSE and Functional Skills at Moreton Morrell College, said: “We would like to congratulate all of the apprentices on this brilliant achievement and these results continue to build on the long-term success of our partnership with AGCO.

“This year’s excellent EPA results are testament to the hard work of the students to prepare for the assessments, and the tutors and their employers for providing valuable support and guidance.”

Charlie Rollason, Manager at AGCO, said: “AGCO Aftersales Training UK & Eire are proud to be associated with Warwickshire College Group who deliver a bespoke manufacturer led apprenticeship programme that provides AGCO dealers with top class apprentice technicians.

“The recent results prove that the scheme is working to its full potential giving the Massey Ferguson, Fendt and Valtra brands outstanding talent and giving AGCO dealers capable technicians to join the talent pipeline.

To find out more about land-based service engineering apprenticeships at WCG visit www.wcg.ac.uk/study